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Israel Hides Behind its Own Special “Catch 22”
by James M. Wall Following yet another round of failed peace talks, Palestinian leaders have seized the initiative to create their own future. Knowing that Israel has consistently demonstrated no interest in reaching a peace accord, Palestinian leaders defied pressure from … Continue reading
Posted in Middle East, Middle East Politics, Movies, Netanyahu
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“Zionism Unsettled”: Neither False Nor Misguided
by James M. Wall The battle has begun over Zionism Unsettled. The Christian Century opened round one by publishing an attack on Zionism Unsettled, a study guide developed for the study of Zionism, a secular ideology formed in the 19th century, which has … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Tapes
by James M. Wall UPDATED: Tuesday, April 29 Two tapes have surfaced in recent days. Thereby hangs a modern tale of the “best of times and the worst of times”. It is a bit of a stretch to use Charles Dickens to … Continue reading
Posted in John Kerry, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Television
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It Is Time to Bury the “Honest Broker” Deception
A couple of possilble corrections for the 21st column:
Benjamin Netanyahu and his robotic allies in the U.S. congress Congress
The New York Times, which favors same sex marriages almost as much as it favors Israel
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GOP Aspirant Christie Apologizes To Adelson
by James M. Wall Your heart has to go out to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Last weekend Christie went to Las Vegas to roll the dice in the “kiss Sheldon Adelson’s ring”, Republican primary. One of four Republicans who may … Continue reading
The U.S. Cannot Resuscitate What Never Lived
by James M. Wall The game must go on. John Kerry performs his negotiator role. Benjamin Netanyahu goes through his role as the leader of an “endangered” state. Mahmoud Abbas? Well, he (at right) is just sitting by at the peace table, with … Continue reading
Does The IDF Target Palestinian Soccer Players?
by James M. Wall Two Palestinian youth soccer players were shot and badly wounded near a check point in the Palestinian West Bank on January 31. Ma’an, the Palestinian news outlet, reported the shootings of Jawhar Nasser Jawhar, 19, and Adam … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Soccer
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Pope Francis Plans Second Visit to Jerusalem
by James M. Wall Pope Francis currently plans to visit Amman, Bethlehem and Jerusalem, May 24-26. This will be his second trip to Jerusalem. The Pope’s first visit was 41 years ago. On that trip, he arrived in Jerusalem in October, 1973, … Continue reading
Barack to Bibi: “Time is running out”
by James M. Wall When President Obama consented to an interview with Bloomberg columnist Jeffrey Goldberg, the President sent an ultimatum to israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Time is running out”. Obama does not choose a reporter for an individual interview without … Continue reading
Posted in John Kerry, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama
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“Lest We Forget” The Day Rachel Corrie Died
by James M. Wall Rachel Corrie was killed March 16, 2003, by an Israeli soldier who crushed her to death with an American-built Caterpillar bulldozer. Eleven years later, March 16, 2014, on the anniversary of her death, Rachel Corrie (right) will be remembered … Continue reading
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